Are There Twin Suns in the Sky? (Asking for Monthly Votes)

They had fled in such haste just now that it had nearly been the fastest speed Ji Yuan and the dragons could achieve together underwater. Though less than half an hour had passed, they had already escaped far away. Now, on their return, Ji Yuan and the two dragons deliberately slowed down, making the journey seem somewhat long.

Ying Hong and Qing You were both in human form as they traveled alongside Ji Yuan. The farther forward they went, the higher the temperature became, yet it was nowhere near as exaggerated as during their escape. The light in the distance also seemed dimmer—at least, dimmer in the eyes of the two Dragon Lords. It no longer blazed so fiercely that it could not be looked at directly.

As the three passed through the waters, the current barely rippled, much less produced any Bubbles. It was as though they were part of the flow itself, riding the water forward with light and graceful movements.

A little over an hour later, as they drew ever closer to their previous location, Qing You could not help muttering.

"Something is strange!"

Ji Yuan glanced at him, nodded, and said softly.

"Azure Dragon Lord noticed it too? Judging by its earlier might, we should never have been able to approach this place so easily. If Ji's guess is correct, perhaps there is no danger in this trip. Mm, at least not before dawn."

Ying Hong and Qing You exchanged a look. Neither asked directly, trusting that Ji Yuan would explain soon enough, so they merely followed him quietly.

After another quarter of an hour or so, the three finally saw the underwater mountain range again. Behind it, a sheet of golden-red radiance shone through. With the Seawater so murky, the light dyed the waters beyond